The world's best beaches for 2018 have been revealed

Before you start planning your next sun-soaked holiday, you may want to check up on which beaches are ticking all the boxes for some travel inspo.

Voted by travellers, for the travellers, TripAdvisor has revealed the world's best beaches in the annual Traveller's Choice awards.

The list features hotspots in exotic locations across the globe including Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos, which came in at #1, reclaiming it's spot after ranking second in last-year's roundup.

Click through to discover which pristine patches of sand made the cut.

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1. Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos Islands

Famous for its long stretch of soft white sand and azure blue water, Grace Bay is a quiet beach with a beautiful reef, ideal for snorkelling. Travellers also voted this location #1 for it's lack of chain hotels inhabiting the area, little tourists and great authentic local food.

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2. Baia do Sancho, Brazil

Everything from the gentle waves, to the nearby jungle, to the temperature of the water, to the sand and the flowers and the birds flying above makes Baia do Sancho heaven on earth. But it's not easy to get to; travellers must climb down an 187 step iron ladder sitting between rocks before they arrive at this stunning beach.

3. Varadero Beach, Cuba

4. Eagle Beach, Aruba

Eagle Beach offers a clear, sparkling quintessential Caribbean beach. It's also home to four species of turtles - Leatherback, Loggerhead, Green and Hawksbill - that nest along the beach throughout the year in protected areas.

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5. Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Islands

Seven Mile Beach is the ultimate anti-tourist destination. It still has a remote, authentic feel despite offering plenty of restaurants, bars, hotels, resorts and activities.

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6. La Concha Beach, Spain

La ConchaBeach is known for its pristine waters, surrounded by dramatic hillside and ocean-view villas along its steep hills.

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7. Clearwater Beach, Florida USA

This dazzling Floridian beach is a four kilometre stretch of sugar-white sand, glistening waters and warm Gulf breezes. Unsurprisingly, it was also voted #1 beach in the United States.

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8. Seven Mile Beach, Jamaica

At one point in time, Seven Mile Beach was solely occupied by pirates. Luckily that's not so much of an issue anymore and we can all enjoy the golden sand this divine location has to offer.